C40 Testing the Bonds

Riku stood by the window of his private office, the city spread out before him in silver and neon. The rain had slowed to a drizzle, but the streets still glistened like veins of liquid steel.

Keiji entered quietly, bowing before speaking. “You called for me, Riku-sama?”

Riku didn’t turn immediately. His voice, when it came, was calm but carried a current that made the air heavier